Louisiana vs. Delaware, Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Use Code WWWC Bowl season continues Wednesday night as the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (6–6) meet the Delaware Blue Hens (6–6) in the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Both teams fought through inconsistent seasons to reach bowl eligibility, but they arrive trending in opposite directions. Louisiana closed the year with four straight wins after a slow start, while Delaware needed a late offensive explosion to punch its ticket. Check out more free college football bowl predictions at Winners and Whiners.
Ragin’ Cajuns on a four-game winning streak
Louisiana enters bowl season riding its best stretch of the year. After opening the season 2–6, the Cajuns won four straight games to reach bowl eligibility, capped by a 30–27 overtime win over UL Monroe. This is Louisiana's eighth straight bowl trip.
Offensively, Louisiana is a run-first team, ranking 35th nationally with nearly 190 rushing yards per game. Bill Davis leads the ground attack with 743 yards, while Zylan Perry has added 664 yards at over five yards per carry. Quarterback Lunch Winfield is also a major factor on the ground, rushing for 627 yards and nine touchdowns, giving Louisiana multiple ways to stress defenses in the red zone. Winfield has also thrown for 1,324 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions, but the passing game is designed to complement the run rather than carry the offense. Louisiana ranks just 124th in passing offense at 156.2 yards per game. The Cajuns play at a controlled tempo, ranking 76th nationally in seconds per play, and prefer long, methodical drives.
Defensively, Louisiana is far from elite but has improved late in the season. The Cajuns rank 100th in scoring defense (30 points per game allowed) and 103rd in total defense, giving up 417.1 yards per game. Against the Blue Hens, stopping the pass is the priority. Louisiana ranks 76th nationally in passing defense, allowing 228 yards per game through the air, and has faced the stronger schedule of the two teams, ranking 99th in strength of schedule.
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Blue Hens led by the passing attack
Delaware reached bowl eligibility with a 6–6 record after closing the regular season with a dominant 61–31 win over UTEP. The Blue Hens finished 4–4 in Conference USA, showing flashes of offensive explosiveness but struggling to maintain consistency throughout the season. This is the Hens' first season in FBS, which normally means you have to sit out bowl season in a transition year, but with several teams dropping out and the lack of a qualifying programs, Delaware was rewarded with a bowl game.
The strength of Delaware’s team is its passing offense. The Blue Hens rank fourth nationally in passing yards per game and 24th in total offense. Quarterback Nick Minicucci leads the way with 3,505 passing yards, fifth most in the nation, along with 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Delaware also plays fast, ranking 26th in seconds per play, which helps create scoring opportunities. However, the lack of balance has been an issue. The Blue Hens rank just 110th in rushing offense and 107th in turnover margin.
Defensively, Delaware has been one of the weakest teams in the country. The Blue Hens allow 35.5 points per game, rank 127th in scoring defense, and sit 129th in defensive efficiency. They have struggled against both the pass (128th) and the run (105th) despite facing the 131st-ranked strength of schedule.
Louisiana Ragin' vs. Delaware Blue Hens
Louisiana vs Delaware ATS Pick:
- Louisiana -3 (4 units)
Louisiana has been playing in must-win situations for over a month and responded with four straight victories to secure bowl eligibility. That late-season urgency matters in bowl games, especially against a team that struggled defensively all year.
The Cajuns’ run-heavy approach matches up well against a Delaware defense that ranks near the bottom nationally in efficiency and points allowed. Louisiana should be able to control possession with their running game and limit the opportunities of Delaware’s passing attack. Take the Ragin' Cajuns.
Louisiana vs Delaware Total Pick:
- Under 61.5 (4 units)
Despite Delaware’s fast tempo and the defensive flaws on both sides, the Blue Hens are just 99th and the Ragin' Cajuns are only 104th when it comes to offensive efficiency. Louisiana will look to slow the game down with the run, shorten possessions, and keep Delaware’s offense on the sidelines. I like the under.
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